Teacher Training

[j_forias]

I've been terrible at updating, I know. Don't think I've said anything about how my course is going since I started it in September

Comments

[discord_harmony]

You sound like you're having amazing experiences. Teaching in Lithuania and South Africa? Very cool.

And good luck with your novel!

[j_forias]

Aye - it'll be fun. Thanks!

[ada_kensington]

My friend is doing her teacher training (it's in Scotland, but the same one year intensive training course). She wants to be an educational psychologist, so this training is less a career for her and more of a means to an end. I totally understand what you're getting at with the hard, emotionally draining work. She hates it. It's one of the hardest things she's ever done, and when I spoke to her on the phone not that long ago... I was quite worried about her. I've never heard her sound so down.

But yeah... I guess the teacher training is tough. Even more kudos to you then, since you're hanging on in there and determined. :)

Good luck with the novel.

[j_forias]

I'm sorry about your friend. A lot of people on the course are struggling. It's a hard course to get through if your heart and soul isn't in it, because it's the brilliant moments of being a teacher that life you back up again. I'm sure she appreciates your support. You need your friends around you when things aren't going well.

[petitecrivan]

It's good to see you post, and I'm glad that you're having such an amazing time. I've considered teaching a few times but I'm too chicken to actually do it, except as a way to pay for grad school. It would take a lot of bravery and courage to step in front of a class and believe that what you're teaching them is right.

Glad to know that you're well! Also, it's good to hear that your novel is still in progress!

[j_forias]

I'm sure you'd be a fantastic teacher! But I still expect you to be a famous writer in five years time...

[frankieb_sq87]

While it would be nice to get more updates, I would rather get just ONE like this than the ones where you were so stressed out and unhappy. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am this is all working uot for you!!

[j_forias]

Thanks, Frankie!! *big grin*

[stubefied_by_gd]

Wow. How did you come across teaching in foreign countries for breaks? That's so cool!

[j_forias]

One of them's a charity connected with the Uni and one of them I arranged via my Lithuanian flatmates. Guess which one was which! :D